A massive debate began on Twitter after the third referee ruled in favor of Australia captain Tim Paine and gave him the benefit of the doubt on Day 1 of the second India vs Australia Test in Melbourne.
“There is no conclusive evidence to show that the bat is on the wrong side of the line, so it appears that the bat could have gone over the line a little bit. My decision is not out, “said Paul Wilson while ruling out that Tim Paine was not.
Australian legend Shane Warne, however, disagreed with the third referee’s decision, saying that “there was no part of his bat behind the line.”
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“Very surprised Tim Paine survived that sold out review! He had him on his bike and I thought there was no part of his bat behind the line. In my opinion, it should have come out, ”Warne tweeted.
It all happened in Australia’s 55th inning, when young Cameron Green got underway for a quick single after pushing one down the middle. Non-forward Tim Paine wasn’t quite sure. He hesitated at first and then decided to answer.
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Umesh Yadav’s pitch wasn’t the best and Rishabh Pant took some time to ditch the bails.
When he was sent up, the first rep suggested there was no part of the bat behind the line, but when the third umpire asked for another angle, it showed that the smaller parts of Paine’s bat could have been on the line.
In reaction to the incident, former referee Simon Taufel said: “You heard Paul (Wilson) explain it quite clearly, I was looking for conclusive evidence to show the bat on the wrong side of the line with the bail removed from the top of the stump. . He couldn’t prove the batter was below his line. “
Meanwhile, India knocked out Australia for 195, while Jasprit Bumrah won 4 of 56 and Ravichandran Ashwin came back 3 of 35 after Australia opted to hit first in the Boxing Day Test.
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